Type: Decision
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Decision: Bellewood Farms Ltd. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s order #226-1990 to amend the allocation of Cornish production from 100% permit to a 30% quota/70% permit ratio.
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Decision: 89 Chicken Ranch Ltd. and Texas Broiler Ranch Ltd. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s refusal to allot primary and secondary quota and denial of exemption from leasing restrictions under new Chicken Board regulations. Issues included relocation of quota from Vancouver Island, barn space requirements, leasing provisions, and application of s.196 exemption for damaged or destroyed premises.
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Procedural Decision: 89 Chicken Ranch Ltd., Texas Broiler Ranch Ltd., and Glen Lake Chicken Ranch Ltd. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Adjournment request in a quota transfer appeal (off-Vancouver Island) pending assessment of the Job Protection Commissioner’s report and its implications for the leasing program’s timeline.
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Preliminary decision: Fox and CFLC (Adamson) v. Truong Farm
Complaint related to odour and wastewater discharges from a mushroom composting operation in Langley. Addressed whether a “knowledgeable person” could be appointed and whether a neighbourhood group could bring a complaint.
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Decision: Claremont Poultry Group Ltd. v. B.C. Egg Marketing Board
BCFIRB dismisses Claremont Poultry Group Ltd.’s appeal against BCEMB’s decision to claw back compensation for alleged double dipping during the 2004 avian influenza outbreak. The appeal addressed issues of compensation clawback, levies and quota credits.
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Decision: Clapham, Steckler, and McLean v. Monga
Complaint related to noise from a propane cannon used for bird control on a blueberry farm in Abbotsford.
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Decision: Champ’s Mushrooms Inc. v. British Columbia Mushroom Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMuMB’s decision to deny agency status to Champ’s Mushrooms Inc. The appeal addressed issues of marketing expertise, contingency planning, and corporate structure. The decision was related to the BCMB Guidelines for Approving the Appointment of Designated Agencies.
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Decision: Western Hatchery Ltd. et al. v. British Columbia Broiler Hatching Egg Commission
Appeal concerning jurisdiction and policy validity of an administration levy imposed under Order No. 34/90 by the Broiler Hatching Egg Commission.
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Decision: Bickerdike v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog in Saanichton due to conditions including significant hair loss, bacterial and yeast skin infections, severe dental disease with exposed nerves, and low body weight. The dog exhibited signs of chronic pain and discomfort, and the appellants had a history of non-compliance with veterinary care recommendations.
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Decision: Binnersley v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog in Campbell River due to untreated medical issues including a dislocated hip, muscle atrophy, and pain following an accident.